Responsible for the think tank’s logistical, administrative, human resource and financial operations, Maryanne began her career as a Banking Officer at Intercity Bank in Lagos, and was later Head of the Funds Transfers Unit at Commercial Trust Bank, Lagos. She later joined Mary Kay, Inc, headquartered in Addison, Texas as its Sales Director in Tanzania, and later served as the company’s Global Director in Geneva, Switzerland.
Maryanne is also the Executive Director of the Isaac Moghalu Foundation and a member of the board of directors of Sogato Strategies Ltd. Maryanne graduated with an LL.B. (Honours) degree in law from the University of Benin and the Barrister-at-Law (B.L) from the Nigerian Law School and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. She also holds a Certificate in Non-profit Management from Duke University, USA